Unfortunate situation for Pavlovic as he undergoes surgery for a fractured eye.
Aleksandar Pavlovic, the midfielder for German record champions FC Bayern Munich, is set to miss the start of the 2025/26 season due to a fractured eye socket sustained during training. Pavlovic underwent successful surgery and is expected to be out for approximately three to four weeks[1][2][5].
The Bayern team resumed training after the Club World Cup in the USA at the beginning of the week. However, Pavlovic's injury, which occurred just before the start of the new season, has cast a shadow over the team's preparations[6][7].
Reports from outlets like Sky Sport estimate that Pavlovic will miss the initial Bundesliga matches and the Super Cup, where Bayern will be limited in midfield options due to other player transfers[1][4]. When he returns, he may initially appear mostly as a substitute rather than as a starter[3].
This is the latest setback for Pavlovic in his career. Last season, he missed several games due to Pfeiffer's glandular fever[8]. The length of his absence due to the eye socket fracture has not been disclosed[9].
The Supercup, scheduled for August 16, 2025, will see Bayern Munich face VfB Stuttgart, who are the DFB Cup winners[10]. However, it appears that Pavlovic will not be part of the starting lineup for this game, given his recent injury[1][4].
References:
- Sky Sport
- Bild
- Kicker
- Spox
- Sport1
- Bavarian Football Works
- Goal
- Transfermarkt
- ESPN
- DFB
- Aleksandar Pavlovic's latest injury, a fractured eye socket, has limited Bayern Munich's midfield options for health-and-wellness reasons, as he is expected to miss the Super Cup and the initial Bundesliga matches.
- Pavlovic's medical-condition has created a challenge for the team's preparations for the 2025/26 season, as his recovery may require several weeks, according to reports from Sky Sport and Sport1.
- Despite his setback, Pavlovic's return to the field in the future could still have an impact on Bayern's sports performance, particularly in the areas of football and health-and-wellness, given his previous involvement in science-related issues like Pfeiffer's glandular fever.
